BOURBON STREET BALLS WITH PECANS

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 24 to 30 balls

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups whole pecans or pecan halves
2 cup crushed or processed vanilla cookies (recommended: Nilla wafers)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 jiggers bourbon
3 tablespoons white syrup, (recommended: Karo)
Butter, for fingertips

Steps:

  • Roughly chop the pecans in a food processor. Remove 2 cups and reserve. Finely grind the remaining pecans in the food processor.
  • Combine ground pecans, Nilla wafers, confectioners' sugar, bourbon, and syrup. Coat finger tips with softened butter to help you roll. Shape mixture into balls 1 1/2 inches in diameter using an ice cream scoop. Roll in chopped pecans. Arrange balls on a dessert platter and serve. Ask for help rolling. Four hands make very quick work of this dessert!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 1 milligrams, Sodium 16 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 8 grams

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